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To begin, use the `mongoexport` utility to export the data from MongoDB. This tool is included with MongoDB distributions and allows you to export data in JSON or CSV format. Execute the following command to export your data as JSON:
```bash
mongoexport --db yourDatabase --collection yourCollection --out data.json
```
Replace `yourDatabase` and `yourCollection` with your actual database and collection names. This will create a `data.json` file that contains your MongoDB data.
Upload the exported JSON file (`data.json`) to your Databricks File System (DBFS). You can do this by using the Databricks UI to drag and drop the file or by using the Databricks CLI or REST API to programmatically upload the file.
Open your Databricks workspace and create a new notebook. This notebook will contain the code needed to read, process, and store your data in the Databricks Lakehouse.
Use the following PySpark code in your Databricks notebook to read the JSON data from DBFS into a DataFrame:
```python
from pyspark.sql import SparkSession
spark = SparkSession.builder.getOrCreate()
df = spark.read.json('/dbfs/path/to/data.json')
```
Replace `/dbfs/path/to/data.json` with the actual path of your JSON file in DBFS.
If your data requires any transformation, such as data cleaning or restructuring, perform these operations using Spark DataFrame operations. For example, you could filter out unnecessary columns or handle missing values:
```python
df = df.select('column1', 'column2').filter(df['column3'] > 0)
```
Once your data is ready, write it to Delta Lake, which is the storage format that powers Databricks Lakehouse. You can write the data as follows:
```python
df.write.format('delta').mode('overwrite').save('/mnt/delta/your-delta-table')
```
Adjust the path `/mnt/delta/your-delta-table` to your desired location in the Databricks Lakehouse.
Finally, verify that your data has been successfully transferred and stored in the Databricks Lakehouse by reading back the data and performing some basic checks:
```python
df_delta = spark.read.format('delta').load('/mnt/delta/your-delta-table')
df_delta.show()
```
This step ensures that the data is accessible and correctly stored in the desired format.
By following these steps, you can effectively move data from MongoDB to Databricks Lakehouse without relying on third-party connectors or integrations.
FAQs
What is ETL?
ETL, an acronym for Extract, Transform, Load, is a vital data integration process. It involves extracting data from diverse sources, transforming it into a usable format, and loading it into a database, data warehouse or data lake. This process enables meaningful data analysis, enhancing business intelligence.
MongoDB is a popular open-source NoSQL database that stores data in a flexible, document-based format. It is designed to handle large volumes of unstructured data and is highly scalable, making it a popular choice for modern web applications. MongoDB uses a JSON-like format to store data, which allows for easy integration with web applications and APIs. It also supports dynamic queries, indexing, and aggregation, making it a powerful tool for data analysis. MongoDB is widely used in industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, and is known for its ease of use and flexibility.
MongoDB gives access to a wide range of data types, including:
1. Documents: MongoDB stores data in the form of documents, which are similar to JSON objects. Each document contains a set of key-value pairs that represent the data.
2. Collections: A collection is a group of related documents that are stored together in MongoDB. Collections can be thought of as tables in a relational database.
3. Indexes: MongoDB supports various types of indexes, including single-field, compound, and geospatial indexes. Indexes are used to improve query performance.
4. GridFS: MongoDB's GridFS is a specification for storing and retrieving large files, such as images and videos, in MongoDB.
5. Aggregation: MongoDB's aggregation framework provides a way to perform complex data analysis operations, such as grouping, filtering, and sorting, on large datasets.
6. Transactions: MongoDB supports multi-document transactions, which allow multiple operations to be performed atomically.
7. Change streams: MongoDB's change streams provide a way to monitor changes to data in real-time, allowing applications to react to changes as they occur.
Overall, MongoDB provides access to a flexible and powerful data model that can handle a wide range of data types and use cases.
What is ELT?
ELT, standing for Extract, Load, Transform, is a modern take on the traditional ETL data integration process. In ELT, data is first extracted from various sources, loaded directly into a data warehouse, and then transformed. This approach enhances data processing speed, analytical flexibility and autonomy.
Difference between ETL and ELT?
ETL and ELT are critical data integration strategies with key differences. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transforms data before loading, ideal for structured data. In contrast, ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) loads data before transformation, perfect for processing large, diverse data sets in modern data warehouses. ELT is becoming the new standard as it offers a lot more flexibility and autonomy to data analysts.
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